The Netherlands - Popular Dutch comedienne and singer Tineke Schouten is touring with 24 Robe Robin LEDBeam 100s together with Robe ColorSpot and ColorWash 700E AT moving lights, all of which form the core of a dynamic lighting rig designed by Danny den Bekker.

Schouten is one of the best known and loved comic artists in the Netherlands and tours the country extensively every year, from September to May, playing five or six shows a week - a format that has been highly successful for the last 32 years.

Danny den Bekker has worked as her lighting designer for the last nine years, and technical production and lighting rental company Locomotion from Boxtel has serviced her tours for 26 years.

Den Bekker has been using various Robe products in his designs for about the last seven y

Bulgaria - Integration specialist, ProAudio Ltd., has completed the installation of audio, intercom and intelligent lighting systems in the new sports and theatre facilities of the America for Bulgaria Student Centre at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).

Located in the stylish Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad, AUBG is a private American-style liberal arts university that has assumed a unique and critical educational role in the dynamic region of southeast Europe, through its emphasis on preparing students for leadership, community involvement, careers, and advanced study. AUBG is accredited both in the US and in Bulgaria, and academic credits are fully transferable in Europe and in the United States.

"The most acoustically challenging area was the multi-purpose gymnasium, which is frequently used for basketball," said Stanislav Petrov, managing director of ProA

The Netherlands - d&b audiotechnik is once again showing its White colours at the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam at the end of January on stand number 9-A121 as well as making a little noise in their demo lounge E103.

In the later there will be a series of half hour sessions that will present a rather visual approach to the new d&b ArrayCalc V7 software, which extends the use of this sophisticated yet easy to use acoustic simulation tool from the d&b line array loudspeakers to the point source cabinets, most notably the xS-Series from the White integration range.

d&b will also be represented within the ISE seminar programme on Thursday 31 January with a presentation by Janko Ramuscak on the secret of a good sound system design, which takes place in room D204 from 12:00 to 13:45. The session will start with sound ways to approach a system design, and progress into some basic but e

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The Netherlands - At ISE 2013, Advantech will launch its first RISC-based digital signage player- UBC-DS31, powered by the Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 i.MX6 Dual processor with Advantech's SUSIAccess signage software built-in.

Based on the ARM Cortex-A9 processor, UBC-DS31 delivers high performance and low power consumption, says the company. With superior multimedia performance, it also features an easy assembly design, and specific management software for digital signage applications. UBC-DS31 is to be showcased at ISE 2013, Europe's only dedicated exhibition and conference for AV and Electronic System Integrators taking place at Amsterdam RAI from 29th until 31st January.

UBC-DS31 is powered by a Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 i.MX6 dual core processor, with 1GB DDR3 memory & 4GB flash onboard. It has 2D and 3D graphics built in, and supports dual displays with up to 1080p high resolu

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The Netherlands - Ateis Europe returns to ISE at the RAI, in Amsterdam this month on stand 7-M220 where the company will showcase a raft of new solutions.

Ateis confirms the distribution of leading digital and video over IP systems manufacturer, Xavtel. Its new conferencing and audio distribution system called Octaflex will take prominence, whilst the Ateis IDA8 a fully compliant public address voice alarm system will be a focus amongst its expansive range of advanced EN-54 - 16 compliant products.

The IDA8 system launched at ISE last year made an impact on the market being deployed at Silverstone's Formula One racetrack and London Underground's new Paddington station with huge success, says the company.

The IDA8 is a 'one-box' solution that runs open DSP software. It boasts IP connectivity and features an IP microphone to maximise this facility. In addition it offers remote

UK - London-based Capital Sound Hire has become the first UK company to take delivery of a Nexo STM Series system, following a two-year participation in its design and specification process.

Capital's collaboration with Nexo stems from the very first hypothetical discussions about a new high-spec loudspeaker system. Chosen in 2010 as one of three international development team members, Capital has had influential input into the system's design, and will be instrumental in the next phase of its evolution, applying its technical expertise and experience at the highest levels of touring to ensure the STM Series meets its full potential.

"Originally, it was an opportunity to influence the design of a loudspeaker system so that the final product was more in line with our ideals," explains Capital's Ian Colville. "As the STM concept emerged, this was replaced with a d

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USA - Audio-Technica reports that it is endorsed by noted guitarist John 5. A key part of John 5's setup is his Audio-Technica Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF Wireless System, which gives him "great signal and free range of movement for his various performances". An in-demand collaborator, John 5 has contributed to the work of such artists as Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, David Lee Roth and many more.

John 5's 5000 Series system is the AEW-5111a configuration, which includes the AEW-R5200 dual receiver and two AEW-T1000a UniPak transmitters, with the AEW-DA660D UHF Antenna Distribution System, ATW-A49S UHF Wide-band Directional LPDA Antenna and AT-GRcW PRO Professional Guitar Input Cable for Wireless.

John 5 states, "I wouldn't go on stage without my Audio-Technica wireless; it's simply the best on the market. You can't tell t

The Netherlands - Rotterdam based rental and technical solutions company Peitsman Licht en Geluid (Light & Sound) has purchased Robe's latest Robin DLX Spot and DLF Wash fixtures, in the process becoming the first DLF users in the Benelux region.

It is also their first investment into the Robe brand, prompted by Peitsman Licht en Geluid owner and founder Hans Peitsman's desire to keep moving forward, thinking of the future and offering his clients the latest technologies.

Peitsman Licht en Geluid was founded in 1994 and now has 15 full time employees. The company supplies full technical production packages to a broad cross-section of industry sectors - live shows and events, B2B and corporate presentations, theatre and television productions, parties and public entertainments.

The order for the new Robe fixtures - delivered by Benelux distributor Controllux's Dutch office -

USA - Alternative metal band 10 Years returned to their roots for a concert that combined new and classic elements for one show. Held on 29 December, 2012, the event featured two sets from the band: an acoustic set with a string trio and the fist-pumping heavy metal portion their fans know and love from their most recent album, Minus the Machine.

Lighting designer Will Twork has been designing concerts for over 40 years, almost 30 of which have been with Bandit Lites. Previous acts heralding Twork's designs include KISS, Aerosmith, Motorhead and Mötley Crüe. For 10 Years' concert at the historic Tennessee Theatre, Twork focused on the music for inspiration, drawing on dark musicality that pervades most of 10 Years' songs.

"I spent a week prior to even setting up any lights listening to the music to formulate ideas in my head," said Twork. "I wanted to a

UK - Entertainment lighting specialist White Light has announced that Sarah Cox has recently joined its sales team as European divisional sales manager. A well-known face within the industry, Cox brings to the role more than 10 years of experience working with stage entertainment technology, having previously held positions with Roland Hemming and TMB. Most recently, Sarah worked as business development manager for Stage Electrics.

"I am delighted to welcome Sarah to the White Light team" said Peter Threadgold, sales director at White Light. "I have known Sarah since her early days in our industry and have seen her knowledge and business acumen develop over the years. I look forward to working together as White Light continues to take up new opportunities for growth."

In her new role, Cox will focus on delivering White Light's innovative products and qualit

UK - Wallington County Grammar School in southwest London kicked off the term brightly following the installation of Philips Selecon PLCYC-1, PLPROFILE-1 and PLFRESNEL-1 LED luminaires in its main hall.

As part of a major upgrade to the school's performance space technology Oxford-based Lancelyn Theatre Supplies has supplied a comprehensive rig comprising luminiares from Philips Selecon's range of performance LED Luminaires.

"We're really impressed with the result," says Wallington's science curriculum support officer, Michael Curran. "We have a number of pupils who are technically creative and I firmly believe that the investment in such a flexible lighting solution provides a worthy match for their enthusiasm. Installing the Selecon PLPROFILE-1, PLFRESNEL and PLCYC-1s is giving students many more creative options than we've had before. In the past we were usin

USA - For more than 40 years, Ocean County College in Toms River has been a popular destination for new graduates, drawing a wide range of students from across the area. The school's notable alumni include New Jersey's own native son, Bruce Springsteen.

OCC's Athletics Hall and Gymnasium, a multi-use facility used for games, practices, classes, and other events, was recently treated to a new sound system to replace its aging 1970s era system. The design-build project was handled by Blackwood, NJ-based JD Sound and Video, and features Community Professional's R-Series loudspeakers and iBOX subwoofers.

"The original system, which was installed in the early 1970s, featured some of Community's first hand-moulded horns," explains JD Sound's Joe DiSabatino. "When the college decided to put in a new system, they went around listening to other schools' systems and were

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd.'s Video division has been appointed as an official UK dealer for the Blackmagic Design product range.

Black Magic Design's range of robust hardware and software products are designed to provide affordable, high quality editing workstation solutions. Products include hard disk recorders, input cards, production mixer / switchers, video & audio converters, monitoring and signal routing / distribution - all of which AC-ET now have access to.

The DVI Extender allows the extension of DVI-D connections to computer monitors via SDI cables, making it infinitely easier to connect computer displays anywhere. Multiple monitors can be connected using any 3Gb/s SDI router, and the DVI Extender also functions as a regular DVI to SD/HD-SDI video converter.

The DeckLink Duo is suitable for editors and developers using two completely independ

UK - St Lawrence College in Ramsgate prides itself on the cutting edge facilities available to its students, so the recent addition of a dedicated new theatre at the college had to live up to high expectations. The multi-use theatre, which forms part of a 'new build' project at the independent school, and also includes classroom space, a new boardroom and dormitories, can easily seat all 480 senior school pupils at one time with its large main hall and balcony. A main stage dominates the back wall but the space can be adapted to hold performances in the round.

The architect in charge of the new build project contacted the London office of Stage Electrics giving them a blank canvas to design a full audio, video and lighting installation for the building.

Stage Electrics chose the Roland M-300 Digital Mixing Console, the Roland S-1608 Digital Snake Stage Unit and the Roland S-08

UK - Orbital Sound reports its busiest pantomime season to date, with nearly 30 shows playing simultaneously around the UK during December 2012 and January 2013. All of Orbital's recently acquired Yamaha CL5 consoles are in active service on the hectic show schedule, forming a key component in Orbital's comprehensive sound equipment and support service for the UK's top Christmas shows.

To cope with this year's record demand, Orbital has also augmented its hire equipment with another 220 channels of Shure radio microphones, as well as deploying the new TheatrePro E-60MP low profile earset and L-45 lavalier microphones. The compact d&b audiotechnik T-Series loudspeakers are playing a starring role, providing configuration flexibility matched by high quality audio performance.

Managing director Chris Headlam elaborates, "This has been an outstanding season, with the top pant

UK - Buckinghamshire-based rental and technical design services specialist Universal Event Productions (UEP) has added to its already substantial LED lighting inventory with the purchase of i-Pix i-Line 6 fixtures and MilTec MTC Batten 2s.

The company's Video department has been boosted with a new Roland V800 HD vision mixer.

This reflects a steadily busy year, and a particularly active autumn season and festive run up. In 2013 the company celebrates its 15th year of operation, in which time it has established itself as one of the leading single-source technical production service providers for all types of shows and events.

Says UEP's Steve Butcher, "It's been a good year with a constant stream of high quality work, which has enabled us to make several key purchases and ensure our clients benefit from the latest and best technologies and options available in all discip

The Netherlands / USA - WORK is exhibiting at both NAMM (stand 6274) and ISE (stand 1P110).

This year at NAMM the main attraction of the stand of WORK will be the release of the Arion series, a new line of high quality loudspeakers, designed for the most demanding users. The first two models of the series will be available at the stand. These models are two Line array systems with an excellent acoustic response, which gives a first indication about the quality of the forthcoming loudspeakers of the Arion series.

People in the trade interested in amplification will have the opportunity to discover Zenith 6000, a power amplifier with up to 6000 W and only 14.6 kg. It is the first time that this powerful model has been shown in the United States.

The processor WPE 26 N is another new product fromWORK this year. It is a digital system for loudspeaker management with network conn

France - One of the country's most culturally important theatres, the Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) has been at the heart of contemporary French performing arts for over 90 years. Moving from Paris to Villeurbanne 40 years ago, a comprehensive refurbishment has seen a Yamaha digital audio system installed in the theatre's two performance spaces.

The aptly named Grand Théâtre and Petit Théâtre feature auditoriums seating 667 and 252 respectively, alongside rehearsal rooms and other facilities. After major refurbishment of the buildings, Vénissieux-based Scenetec was contracted to design and install the new technical infrastructure in both venues.

"Before the refurbishment, the auditoriums were more-or-less still as they had been in the 1970s, so it was the ideal opportunity to completely update the technical specification to modern standar

UK - Lighting and visuals rental company HSL continued its energetic working relationship with lighting / visuals designer Steve Bewley and the band Enter Shikari, supplying lighting and video equipment to the latest shows on their Flash Flood of Colour world tour.

Bewley has worked for Enter Shikari for the last five years. They are among the hardest working artists on the live circuit, bringing their highly adrenalized electro-metal sounds and stage performances to a loyal and enthusiastic international fanbase.

Around 18 months ago, HSL came on-board to supply equipment for their UK and European work after Bewley was impressed by the people, equipment, service and attitude of the Blackburn based operation.

"We needed a complete solutions company for lighting and visuals ... and HSL was a great choice," he states.

HSL's project manager Mike Oates says, &

UK - British rockers Level 42 have been living up to their 1984 album Standing in the Light by performing under a rig of Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 700s at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Lighting designer Yenz Nyholm says they form a key element in his lighting design: "We're only transporting 12 spots in the rig, which is not a lot especially when you get into big venues. The output you get with a Clay Paky is really striking for a 700W lamp. The output and the optics were the main reasons for choosing the Alpha Spots HPEs, and also the fact that they move incredibly fast."

The strength, versatility and nimble nature of the Alpha Spots have enabled Nyholm to build a look for the show which really complements the band's image: "The main thing I'm using with the spots is the colour - I use a lot of very slow colour fades. Obviously it's got to be a CMY fixture,

UK - Following popular demand, the LTM Motor School is back. Starting with two course dates in February 2013, the LTM team will be teaching a two day course on hoist maintenance and general theory. The course offers participants the opportunity to strip down and rebuild a LoadGuard hoist, under expert instruction from the LTM training staff.

Past motor schools have proven popular and this is the first course of its kind covering the LoadGuard hoists. The course has been introduced after customer demand as the hoist has been on the market for over four years now and clients and end users are keen to understand the workings of the LoadGuard.

The course will also cover general electrical theory, correct operation procedure, maintenance, troubleshooting and health & safety, giving a good overall view of hoist theory to participants.

The two two-day courses are being held at Adli

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